This workshop is designed as a foundational overview of syphilis for front-line service providers working in community-based organizations that serve priority populations. As rates of syphilis have risen sharply in recent years, service providers play an important role in increasing awareness and facilitating access to prevention, testing and treatment services. The goal of this workshop […]
Bicycling is a great way for students to get around, enjoy the outdoors, and keep active. Despite its amazing benefits, injuries can and do occur. Join staff from the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute and Saskatchewan Health Authority Acquired Brain Injury Education & Prevention for a 45-minute LIVE virtual presentation about bicycle and helmet safety. Topics covered […]
This presentation examines the impact of screen time on young children's social-emotional and mental health well-being. Excessive screen time has been linked to difficulties in emotional regulation, attachment, and the development of empathy, all of which are critical for healthy social and mental health outcomes. Prolonged screen use can interfere with vital caregiver-child interactions, which […]
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. Change is not always easy but using MI with your clients: Helps them consider their own reasons for change Decreases their resistance to change Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]
Keeping Kids Safe Online is an interactive webinar designed to help parents, caregivers, and community groups better understand how to help children stay safe online. This webinar will cover critical topics such as online sexual exploitation, red flags for grooming and luring, sextortion, peer-to-peer exploitation, and more. We’ll also discuss important safety tips, how to […]
In recognition of Poison Prevention Week (March 16-22, 2025), this webinar will highlight an innovative medication lockbox project along with evidence-based resources for youth mental health and childhood poisoning prevention. Suicide is an ongoing concern in Canada and around the world. Saskatchewan has adopted the Roots of Hope framework, which is a community-based model that […]
Supporting families during an infant's early development is important to foster safe and healthy growth. This webinar equips service providers and healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies to support parents and caregivers. Attendees will explore practical safety measures for safe sleep, fall prevention, water safety, and soothing techniques for crying babies. This webinar will also cover […]
The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance capacity to raise […]
This webinar aims to improve understanding of sex positivity through a queer, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens. It explores how cultural norms shape views on sexuality and examines the biases and judgments that stem from a sex-negative culture. Topics covered include the basics of sex positivity, personal values and biases, and the connection between sexual health […]
BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs (BCAPOP) Executive Director, Heather Cameron, RN, BScN, will use both her professional and personal lived experience combined with up-to-date best practices, research and resources to offer professionals and peers the knowledge and know how to support pregnant, postpartum and newly parenting people who use substances. This training workshop will […]
Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]